Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Utah
$65,210avg. a year
Annual salary · 1,890 employed
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Utah earn an average of $65,210 a year. That is $7,440 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Salt Lake City-Murray, UT at $75,680.
$61,290Median pay
$65,210Average yearly
+27%Avg. pay since 2020
#28Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Utah metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
1540 jobs
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT
$75,680
a year
2530 jobs
Ogden, UT
$66,720
a year
3100 jobs
St. George, UT
$62,050
a year
4100 jobs
Logan, UT-ID
$54,210
a year
5380 jobs
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT
$53,280
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Utah, charted
Pay over time
Utah, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Utah special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Utah vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| Utah | $65,210 | – |
| New Mexico | $74,740 | – |
| Colorado | $73,510 | – |
| Nevada | $67,760 | – |
| Idaho | $66,070 | – |
| Wyoming | $64,310 | – |
Related jobs in Utah
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$73,630
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,460
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,660
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,450
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,680
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65,640
Average pay, Utah, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school make in Utah?
The average is $65,210 a year, and the median is $61,290. That is $7,440 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in Utah do they earn the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT ($75,680), followed by Ogden, UT ($66,720). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT ($53,280).
How does Utah rank?
Utah ranks #28 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2052. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.